IABC Great Plains

04/26/2026

Have you been inside Eclipse Venue yet? It’s the newest premium event venue in town, and where you’ll be seated when you attend Communicate Stronger this year.

But how about hearing the exciting (and terrifying) story behind building the brand of Eclipse Venue? Join us on May 12 to get real talk about what it took to bring the brand to life, the strategy that shaped it, the creative decisions that weren’t always obvious, and the moments of doubt.

Tickets are here: https://buff.ly/RQfzy3e

04/22/2026

This is your chance to peek behind the curtain of one of the biggest fundraising campaigns around.

HexaHive partnered with Dakota Medical Foundation and evolved the Giving Hearts Day campaign… moving beyond a focus on the “ask” and toward a new strategy.

Hear from these local communication professionals to get their key lessons and leave with ideas for your own campaigns where you need to build connection and create momentum.

Get your tickets today: https://buff.ly/RQfzy3e

04/19/2026

Have you had the chance to level up in life and passed it by because you couldn’t stand the thought of speaking in front of a group?

Maybe it’s not so dramatic. Maybe you’re just tired of being so nervous about it.

NDPIO Co-Founder Rob Keller will talk us From Stage Fright to Stage Bright at Communicate Stronger on May 12.

All you gotta do is get your tickets today.

https://buff.ly/RQfzy3e

04/16/2026

There is so much on social media. SO MUCH. TOO MUCH.

You need some inspiration, something to break through. Some big, fresh ideas from someone who does this every day.

At Communicate Stronger on May 12, meet Lexie Noelle.

You might follow her platform at where she shares family lifestyle content.

In her professional life, she does brand marketing leading digital strategy, influencer partnerships and content development for national brands and franchise organizations.

Do yourself a favor and get your tickets today.

https://buff.ly/BvlBFSL

04/13/2026

Is AI getting on your last nerve? Are you sick of hearing it’s going to replace you?

Let’s cut through the nonsense.

Hear from Marketing and AI Coordinator for Silicon Plains Damian Eslinger at Communicate Stronger on May 12.

He’ll show you how AI can give you back your time without putting you out of a job. How? By improving clarity, speed, and decision-making without sacrificing accuracy. And he has real workflows and examples to back it up.

It’s less than a month away. See the full agenda and get your tickets today. Share this out, too.

https://buff.ly/BvlBFSL

04/10/2026

You’re seeing it in your teams, your colleagues, and the executives who are looking to you for your professional know-how.

It’s the top cause of leadership failure and employee burnout.

It’s why we booked an expert who can help.

Meet us at Communicate Stronger to hear from TEDx Speaker and best-selling author Mandy B. Anderson for The Art of the P.A.U.S.E: Simple Tips for Managing Stress.

We’re ONE MONTH away. See the full agenda and get your tickets today. Share this out, too.

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04/09/2026

Curious about Dakota Media Access? Could they be helpful to you and your goals?

This is your chance to get a tour of their facility and hear from folks who use this community resource.

👍 This Lunch & Learn event is FREE for IABC members and $10 for non-members. Lunch is included.

Register today: https://buff.ly/Vyffenz

04/08/2026

Job alert:
The Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives (NDAREC) in Mandan, N.D., is seeking a Managing Editor to lead the planning, creation and production of North Dakota Living magazine while supporting broader communications efforts. This role manages editorial content, collaborates with colleagues, writers, designers and photographers, and ensures high-quality journalism that strengthens relationships with member cooperatives.

Apply: https://buff.ly/C0Le5fy

04/07/2026

You’re working with stressed out teams, executives looking for advice, and a desire for real conversations and big, fresh ideas.

We see you. What you need is a room full of communicators who get it, too.

Join us at Communicate Stronger on May 12.

We have an agenda full of local experts, communicators who are doing the work to lead their teams, and plenty of networking time to connect.

See the full agenda and get your tickets on Eventbrite today. Share with others who need this, too.

https://buff.ly/BOmJE08

04/06/2026

Limited seats available!

Join us for the tea on this year's Communicate Stronger.

Register now:
https://buff.ly/VhCNFTb

04/02/2026

LOCATION CONFIRMED

Got your eye on this year's Communicate Stronger? Curious why we're calling it The Local Edge? Join us at Meg-A-Latte in BIsmarck for our April Coffee Chat to learn more.

☕ FREE for IABC members, $10 (+ fees) for non-members. Registration is required.

All registered attendees will receive a coffee or beverage on us. Please check in with board member(s) at event prior to ordering.

https://buff.ly/vaF8mcr

04/02/2026

Communicate Stronger is your spot for networking with and getting big ideas from local communicators.

It’s not the same old, same old.

This year, you’ll get:
◾ Simple, proven steps for overcoming the top cause of leadership failure and employee burnout
◾ Real workflows and examples showing you what AI can and cannot do
◾ Fireside chat with a content creator and digital storyteller
◾ Key lessons learned behind the evolution of a popular fundraising campaign

All this on May 12. Get your tickets today (see the full agenda there too) and share with your colleagues.
https://buff.ly/BOmJE08

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